The Exploratorium is hosting a free outdoor celebration on the plaza along the Embarcadero.

Learn about solar eclipses and observe a partial solar eclipse outside on the Exploratorium’s Plaza. They’ll have telescopes on their Plaza for viewing, arrive early to snag a limited pair of free solar safety glasses, and roaming astronomers available to answer questions. – Plaza viewing is free and open to the public.

Inside the museum (paid admission required) there’s tons of other activities – The museum is open early (at 9am). Gather at the Exploratorium to watch their live broadcast of the total solar eclipse happening across the United States with astronomers, events & eclipse activities inside the museum for regular admission price $29.95 for adults.

** Always use proper eye protection when viewing an eclipse. **Don’t just use sunglasses, or smoked glass – you could permantly damage your eyes or even go blind.
View saftey info from NASA or timeanddate.com